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MAR

S&P 500
Weak · 38/100

Marriott International

Consumer Discretionary
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines

$384.19

3.0%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 53.8% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$104.47B

P/E

40.25x

Forward P/E (est.)

37.09x

ROE

309.1%

Revenue Growth

4.7%

EPS Growth

8.5%

Profit Margin

9.7%

FCF Yield

2.6%

Debt / Equity

17.72x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

7.33x

Current Ratio

0.46x

Dividend Yield

0.7%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

6.3%

Rating Score

38/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what MAR's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. MAR trades near $384.19, above its 50-day average ($369.55) and 200-day average ($318.59). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 56 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. MAR's is $9.67 (~2.5% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month MAR found buyers near $356.58 (support) and sellers near $410.98 (resistance); its 52-week range is $253.76–$410.98. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.1× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Marriott International (MAR) is a large-cap company in the Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $104.47B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $26.19B in revenue and $2.60B in net profit.

Our model rates MAR Weak (38/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

17.2%

Revenue moved from $13.86B in 2021 to $26.19B in 2025, a 17.2% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly flat (4.7%) year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

20.0%

Operating Margin

15.8%

Net Margin

9.9%

ROE

309.1%

Marriott International keeps about 9.7% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 20.0% gross margin and 15.8% operating margin. Return on equity is 309.1%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$23.00M

Net Debt

-$431.00M

Net cash position

Net Debt / EBITDA

-0.1x

Debt / Equity

17.72x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 17.7x, and operating profit covers interest about 7.3x, with a current ratio of 0.5x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $23.00M of total debt against $454.00M of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$3.21B

Free Cash Flow

$2.61B

FCF Margin

10.0%

In the latest year Marriott International produced about $3.21B of operating cash flow and $2.61B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 2.6% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

40.25x

P/S

4x

P/B

82.37x

EV / EBITDA

24.56x

MAR trades at 40.3x trailing earnings (about 37.1x on estimated forward earnings), 4.0x sales, and 82.4x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 6.3% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
40.3xExpensive
Forward P/E
37.1xExpensive
P/S ratio
4.0xExpensive
Revenue growth
4.7%Average
EPS growth
8.5%Average
Gross margin
20.0%Weak
Net margin
9.7%Average
ROE
309.1%Strong

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How MAR stacks up against its Consumer Discretionary peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Consumer Discretionary sector (48 S&P 500 companies), MAR ranks #38 of 48 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (40.3x P/E vs. 23.7x median) with a higher return on equity (309.1% vs. 39.2%) and slower revenue growth (4.7% vs. 6.2%).

P/E vs sector

40.3x

median 23.7x

ROE vs sector

309.1%

median 39.2%

Growth vs sector

4.7%

median 6.2%

Sector rank

#38

of 48 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
MARThis stock40.3x4.7%Weak· 38
ABNB33.6x12.6%Favorable· 66
RCL18.8x9.8%Favorable· 66
BKNG21.6x14.9%Favorable· 68
HLT51.5x8.7%Weak· 39
CCL13.5x6.1%Neutral· 54
EXPE19.4x10.0%Favorable· 59
NCLH16.5x6.5%Neutral· 45
Consumer Discretionary median23.7x6.2%54/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianABNBRCLBKNGHLTCCLEXPENCLHMARP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Consumer Discretionary companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 48 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$304.18$506.97

vs. $384.19 today · expected CAGR -5%6%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$27.50B$28.87B$30.31B$31.83B$33.42B
Net income$2.75B$2.89B$3.03B$3.18B$3.34B
EPS$10.43$10.95$11.50$12.07$12.67
Share price (low)$250.25$262.77$275.90$289.70$304.18
Share price (high)$417.09$437.94$459.84$482.83$506.97
CAGR (low–high)-35% / 9%-17% / 7%-10% / 6%-7% / 6%-5% / 6%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for MAR:

  • Strong return on equity (309.1%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • As an established S&P 500 member in Consumer Discretionary, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against MAR:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 17.7x) adds financial risk.
  • A rich 40.3x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
  • Our model's overall read is Weak (38/100).
Key Risks
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Valuation risk — at 40.3x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 17.7x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: Marriott International is a large-cap consumer discretionary business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 40.3x earnings, which our model scores Weak (38/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.